Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Painting withdrawn from Kochi-Muziris Biennale
A painting by an artist named Tom Vattakuzhy was taken out of an art show called the Kochi-Muziris Biennale.
Some Christian and Catholic groups said the painting hurt their feelings.
The artist and the people in charge of the show decided to take it down to respect everyone's feelings and keep the peace.
The Kochi Biennale Foundation, which usually supports artists' freedom, said they understand and respect this decision.
A painting by Kerala-based artist Tom Vattakuzhy was withdrawn from the Kochi-Muziris Biennale.
The withdrawal followed allegations by Christian and Catholic groups that the painting hurt religious sentiments.
The painting was part of the exhibition ‘Edam’, a parallel event at the Biennale.
The Kochi Biennale Foundation released a statement respecting the decision to withdraw the painting.
The decision was made in the interest of public sentiment and common good.
- Who
- Artist Tom Vattakuzhy and the Kochi Biennale Foundation
- What
- Withdrawal of a painting from the Kochi-Muziris Biennale
- When
- January 4
- Where
- Kochi, India
- Why
- Allegations of hurting religious sentiments by Christian and Catholic groups
- Artist
- Tom Vattakuzhy
- Event
- Edam
- Organization
- Kochi Biennale Foundation
- Date of Withdrawal
- January 4
- Reason for Withdrawal
- Allegations of hurting religious sentiments